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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
7
Classified mix from Wellington area includes items such as a Buick Roadster for sale at Coleman’s Garage, 138 Great Street, plus a pony for saddle or harness. Upcoming meeting announced by Mr. S. Drummond at Royal Hotel and Wellington Militia Social Club social gathering at Drill Hall with Lyric Orchestra. Also listed are battery offers from Marshall Battery Co and tender notices from Golden Key.
Service changes list Sunday trips with times. continues until further notice. Depot routes from Terminus to Monckover Golf Links Hospital Cemetery and back show new afternoon departures. Annual Ball notices at Mayfair Wellington August 1939 and July 24 changes. Scout gala and Belle of the Ball trophy at Mayfair Theatre. Literary notice invites authors and composers to submit manuscripts with no reading fees and prize details. Stockwell Ltd ads from Tamton England.
Bodangora June ta Mtuart Foun June 30 Arthurville orunie.
Local items report changes to the Gollan F and S ball date now set for Thursday July 27. Notes on motorists under liquor influence, a call for hospital funds, church ball planning, and municipal council meetings appear alongside theatre listings for Blockade and There I Go My Howry. Weather remarks and rugby tour news add to a broad community snapshot. Wellington polo, the forthcoming carnival, and Burrenane dam conference are also mentioned with dates and venues.
The Narrows Wellington Tennis Club plans a match against Coonabarabran at Dubbo near Sundry with players listed for evening and next day. A farming machinery clearing sale by Stevenson Brew for Mr G Dunkley Myrtle Dale via Genie is set for Wednesday the 28th at 1.30 pm, featuring farm equipment. Local gatherings include a Parkes Rotary Club charter presentation with Wellington Club members in attendance and stock market notices from Meers tilling and Coy in Dunedoo. Abel Wilkins and Co announce auctions on July 1 for 24 head of cattle and jetty springers, with Public Trustee sale terms to be advised.
A very successful dance at the Montefiore Tennis Club last evening drew a large Wellington crowd. The event raised funds for the club with novelty dances and lively participation, continuing into the early hours.
A special one step dance competition will be held at Boden gore in Wellington to raise funds for the Wellington District Hospital. It is limited to Wellington residents and runs in addition to the open competition, with winners qualifying for the hospital cup at the annual Wellington inter im event later this year.
The Lithgow Council prepares a census based drive to promote gas use in the Exten fuwon Estate and other areas. About 20 premises are completed while a questionnaire is used to inspect meters and gather details on gas appliances to assess potential consumption increases before the campaign begins.
Local notes report numerous events in country districts ahead of a grand gathering at the Mogoltal ball later in the year. Bodangers Wort tonight features lively committees and exhibitions. Poultry breeders seek top prizes at a Young Poultry Club annual show with entrants from across the district.
The piece centers on the global blockade tension involving Britain and Japan near Tientsin in North China, with the notable film Black Me opening at Macquarie Theatre on Saturday night. The production promises to weave a strong story against a wartime backdrop, while the plot hints at economic strains and personal hardship.
A special meeting of all Church of England members in Wellington will be held at the Parish Hall Thursday night at o'clock on July 6. The assembly follows discussions on matters referred to the church and will seek members’ views before any action. A large attendance is anticipated.
Mr Stanley Drummond founder of the Far West Children scheme will visit Wellington after two years illness. He will address supporters at the Royal Hotel Friday at 8 pm and meet past beneficiaries and their parents. Mrs E Hill will accompany him as general secretary and matron of Manly.
A reader roughs through a garbled report noting taxation and rail freight concerns in Tasmania. The piece cites weather delays and rising costs affecting cattle and crops, with officials urged to justify charges and address public speculation about government policy and departmental practices.
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce reports strong progress in recruiting new members after an in country meeting. A subcommittee updated constitution and rules for approval at a Hull committee meeting tomorrow.
The Wool market from Wineheonbe, Carson reports cautious gains this week with prices for fine fibers rising 2 to 3 percent on average versus Sydney. Japan led demand, Germany also competed, and France, Yorkshire, Belgium and Italy were active in a freer, more competitive scene.
The Wellington militia formed a social hub. The 61st LWIII dance will be held at White City Hall on Wednesday 28. The hall floor is specially prepared for the occasion. Attendees can expect a pleasant evening with orchestral music and a good supper.
Friends gathered Monday evening at Comobells Hall to honor Miss Toynton on her wedding. Albert Sears praised the event and wishing for a future filled with beauty and usefulness as dancing continued late into the night. Auld Lang Syne closed the celebration with all present.
Next Sunday's services across Wellington Georie and surrounding areas include morning and evening prayers at multiple churches. Rev Keith B Norman leads services in Wellington and nearby towns with varied times and a Tuesday prayer meeting. Additional ministers Rev J Longhurst Rev J H Baker Rev G Wood are noted for several locations.
Sunday worship at 10.90 a m led by Minister E O Brown. Evening service at 7.40 pm and a 11 am Aboriginal mission gathering at Herviem. Subject announced as The Secret of Seven.
Rev Gordon Wood, fresh from New Guinea mission, showed colour pictures of Samurais, Rabaul, and nearby islands. Native tours and a vibrant musical program preceded the lecture, with performances by Mrs Marshman, Bran K. Brawen June, Mr More Sumner, and duo Johnson and McMillan. The event aided church building funds.
A rambling note from the show grounds warns of dangerous conditions on the Bell River Bridge. Pedestrians must walk along a narrow road with heavy tram traffic and a deteriorating derelict footpath while the undercarriage and decking rot, risking a collapse if a heavy load is applied. calls were made to reconstruct the entire crossing without delay to ensure public safety.
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